I met Dave Ramsey. Twice. But I suppose the second time you see someone it’s not meeting them again, so maybe he’s an acquaintance now. I thought about just ending it there, no more needed to be said, but actually a lot needs to be said. Just because I met Dave and nearly shoved my husband away to be by Ken so I could stand by Dave is not what is most important on this adventure. Josh & I have been following the Baby Steps for years (if you know, you know). If you don’t know, google Dave Ramsey & Baby Steps 🙂 Financial freedom is important and if you…

I didn’t think that was going to happen.  It all started when Chad finally thought about hanging out with me on NYE, 14 years ago. I was house sitting & dog sitting for my parents as they were out in California for the Pasadena Parade. My graduate school friends all left for the winter break, so I decided to make the most of it in my parents living room. It was nearing 10:00 pm and I had the fire burning in the fireplace and was watching fun NYE’s antics on the television when what should happen, Chad called me.  Now, I know I’m not that stupid, clearly he didn’t have plans…

Recently my husband and I traveled down to Amelia Island, Florida for the longest trip we’ve ever been on. Growing up, my family didn’t take any long vacations, maybe a week to go somewhere in the summer, but that was about it. So in my whole entire life, this was the longest I’ve been away from home. I. Loved. It. Okay, I was sad to be missing the kids, but I know to enjoy time without the kids when they are gone and enjoy time with the kids when I am with them. I also started to enjoy someone making the bed, switching out old towels for new, and taking…